caught
Example Sentences
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Local water managers were caught off-guard by the decision, but they said they convinced Army Corps officials to release less water than originally planned.
From Los Angeles Times
Colourful plastic streamers hang above the fishing nets and fishing lines, fluttering in the wind to stop birds from getting caught in them.
From BBC
She was diagnosed with stage 1A melanoma, leaving her "in shock" but grateful it was caught early.
From BBC
For Cignetti, the experience at Alabama was especially illuminating, since he caught the program at a rare moment.
On a search for another book by a 19th century woman author, a copy of “Emma” on display at a local bookstore caught her eye, and she picked it up.
From Los Angeles Times
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